Estimator - Commercial Construction (Ground-Up & TI)

Bancare, Inc; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bancare, Inc. in Warren, MI is seeking an Estimator for commercial construction to own the numbers behind ground-up and tenant improvements, from drawings review to final bid.

You will build estimates, run take-offs, solicit bids, identify risks, and coordinate with preconstruction and project management.

The role requires 2+ years in commercial construction and the ability to read drawings; a CM/engineering degree and experience with Procore or Bluebeam are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience, incl. ground-up estimating/preconstruction.
• Comfortable reading construction drawings and specs.
• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, OpenSpace or similar tools.
• Exposure to design-build, CM, negotiated, or hard-bid delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate estimates for commercial projects from drawings review to final bid.
• Run quantity take-offs and pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subs.
• Solicit, compare, and level subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Spot scope gaps, risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations.
• Hand off complete bid packages to Project Management.
• Mentor Junior Estimators as you grow into the role.

Skills

Construction experience

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

OpenSpace

Job description

Bancare, Inc. in Warren, MI is seeking an Estimator for commercial construction to own the numbers behind ground-up and tenant improvements, from drawings review to final bid.

You will build estimates, run take-offs, solicit bids, identify risks, and coordinate with preconstruction and project management.

The role requires 2+ years in commercial construction and the ability to read drawings; a CM/engineering degree and experience with Procore or Bluebeam are a plus.